Copa del Rey: Ramon Azeez sets up winner in Granda’s comeback win

Super Eagles midfielder, Ramon Azeez was the hero for LaLiga side Granada as they recovered from two goals down to dump out Hospitalet 3-2 to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey, AOIFootball.com reports.

Having been an unused substitute in their loss to Levante last the weekend, the 27-year-old returned to the starting lineup for the visitors but they were stunned by two first half goals as the lower division outfit went into the break 2-0 up.

Down but not out, Granada were given a lifeline from 12 yards when Adrian Ramos stepped up to convert for 2-1 on 52 minutes before Roberto Soldado forced the gane into extra tine as he leveled matters in the 79th minute for 2-2.

The visitors then completed the comeback 6 minutes into extra time when the impressive Azeez set up Colombian forward Adrian Ramos with the striker making no mistake to put Granda 3-2 up a lead they held till full time.

Azeez, who was on for the entire match duration, had a game rating of 7.3, made 111 touches, completed 86% of his passes and also completed all 100% of his dribbles.